GMC TERRAIN 2019 Get To Know Guide
Manufacturer: GMC, Model Year: 2019, Model line: TERRAIN, Model: GMC TERRAIN 2019Pages: 20, PDF Size: 3.52 MB
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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages .
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the Trip, Vehicle and Eco menus (base DIC) or the Home, Info (includes trip and fuel information), Audio, Navigation, Phone and Options menus (midlevel and uplevel DICF) .
DIC CONTROLS
Press the or button to move between the display zones . Press the button to go back to the previous menu .
Press the or button to scroll through the menus .
Press the button to open a menu, or select or reset an item .
SELECT INFO PAGESF
1 . Use the controls to display the Options menu . Press .
2 . Scroll to display Info Pages . Press (midlevel DIC) or (uplevel DIC) to view the items .
3 . Press or to scroll through the list of items .
4 . Press to select or deselect an item to display in the Info menu .
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual .
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system .
Press and hold to activate phone voice recog-nition (Voice Pass-Thru/Siri® Eyes Free) with a paired, compatible phone .
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call .
Press to mute/unmute the vehicle speakers .
Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume .
Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track .
F Optional equipmentSee your Infotainment System Manual .
Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown. Volume button is located behind the right side of the steering wheel.
Uplevel DICF shown
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Uplevel radio with 8-inch diagonal screenF shown
The infotainment system uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®, and offers hands-free voice control . For assistance with the infotainment system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or go to my.gmc.com/ learn .
MANAGING HOME PAGE ICONS
The Home page icons can be arranged in any order .
1 . To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move .
2 . Drag the icon to the desired position and release . Drag the icon to the edge of the screen to move to another page .
3 . Press the Home button to exit edit mode .
Power/ Volume
Additional Pages: Swipe to view additional pages of applications (if available)
ApplicationsF: Touch an icon to open an application
TUNE/MENU Turn the knob to tune radio stations and highlight items/press to open and select items
Home page
BACK Return to previous menu
Previous radio station or track
Next radio station or track
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
SETTING THE TIME
1 . Select Settings on the Home page .
2 . Select System tab > Time/Date .
3 . Select Set Time .
4 . Touch the arrows to adjust the hours and minutes .
5 . Press the BACK button to exit the menu .
Turn on Automatic Time and Date to have the time updated automatically as the system obtains information from the cellular network .
STORING FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order .
1 . Display the desired radio station .
2 . Select the desired page of favorite screen buttons .
3 . Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard .
4 . Repeat the steps to store another favorite item .
Note: To change the number of favorites displayed, go to Settings > System > Favorites.
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITIONF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system .
1 . Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel .
2 . The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep .
3 . After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech .
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone): “Call Amanda” or “Call 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device Search command (when connected to USB only): “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example Radio command: “Tune FM 104 .3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help: Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
The front USB ports are for data and charg-ing . Other USB ports are for charging only .
Connect an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, or a USB flash drive to a USB port. Search for music on-screen or by voice commands .
With a portable device connected, touch Audio and then touch USB from the
sources list or touch More to view other options .
F Optional equipment
See your Infotainment System Manual .
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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving . Not all devices will support all functions . Visit my.gmc.com/ learn for more information .
PAIR A PHONE
1 . To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel; after the beep, say “Pair Phone .”
To use the infotainment screen, select the Phone icon > Connect Phones > Add Phone .
2 . Start the pairing process on your phone . From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen .
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone.
4 . When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed . Your phone book may be down-loaded depending on the phone .
STREAMING AUDIO
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, touch Audio and then touch Bluetooth from the sources list or touch More to view the Bluetooth option . Control audio operation using the device controls or infotainment controls .
See your Infotainment System Manual .
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
APPLE CARPLAY
Apple CarPlay capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple CarPlay icon on the Home page of the infotainment system . No app is required .
1 . Connect your compatible phone by plugging the Lightning cable into a USB data port . Use your device’s factory-provided Lightning cable . Aftermarket cables may not work .
2 . The Apple CarPlay icon will illuminate . Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to have your apps displayed .
ANDROID AUTO
Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Android Auto icon on the Home page of the infotainment system .
1 . Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store .
2 . Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB data port . Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable . Aftermarket cables may not work .
3 . The Android Auto icon will illuminate . Touch the Android Auto icon to have your apps displayed .
APPSF
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel information, sports, entertain-ment and more — are available for download to the radio through the APPS icon on the Home page . Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot . For more information, visit my.gmc.com/learn .See your Infotainment System Manual .
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WIRELESS CHARGINGF
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
The wireless charging pocket for charging smartphones is located in front of the center console armrest . To check smartphone com-patibility, visit my.gmc.com/ learn . See your phone retailer for required phone accessories or charging adapters .
1 . The vehicle must be On or Retained Accessory Power must be active .
2 . Remove all objects from the charging pocket .
3 . Place the smartphone facing rearward in the pocket .
4 . The battery charging symbol will display on the infotainment screen when charging .
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual .
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the infotain-ment screen icons . The Settings menus include System, Apps, and Vehicle .
1 . Select Settings on the Home screen .
2 . Select the desired menu tab .
3 . Select the desired feature and setting .
4 . Press BACK to exit each menu .
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual .
4G LTE WI-FI® HOTSPOT
TEEN DRIVER
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 8 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet .
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot .
Note: For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.gmc.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual .
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers . When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use of others . An in-vehicle Report Card records vehicle data about driving behav-ior . When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information Center message displays that Teen Driver is active .
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Teen Driver settings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Vehicle tab > Teen Driver .
See your Infotainment System Manual .
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Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
SAFET Y ALERT SEATF – The driver’s seat pulses — left side, right side or simultaneously — to alert the driver of the direction of potential hazards .
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected . To change the alert settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type .
L ANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTF – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side .
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert .
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF – The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely . When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected) .
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near . This is also the Adaptive Cruise ControlF following gap setting .
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATORF – The following distance to the vehicle ahead is indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center . If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed .
FORWARD AUTOMATIC BRAKINGF – In potential front-end imminent collision situations with detected vehicles, the brakes may be applied, if you haven’t already done so, to help reduce damage or avoid collisions at very low speeds with vehicles directly ahead .
To set Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Forward Collision System.
L ANE KEEP ASSIST WITH L ANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF – The system may help you avoid collisions due to unintentional lane departures . The Lane Keep Assist Indicator is green if the system is available to assist . If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected) on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed . The Lane Keep Assist system does not continuously steer the vehicle; the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle .
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the center console .
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKINGF – During daytime driving, the system detects pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 ft . and displays an amber indicator . When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected) . The system may prepare the brakes or automatically brake the vehicle .
To set to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection .
F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
FRONTF AND REAR VISION CAMER A – When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen . After shifting from Reverse to Drive, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays . Vehicle speed must be below 8 mph .
SURROUND VISIONF – The Surround Vision system displays several front or rear camera views along with a view of the area surrounding the vehicle on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 5 mph .
Touch one of the Camera buttons on the infotainment screen to change the camera view .
Touch the Guidance Lines button on the infotainment screen to turn the guidelines on or off.
Touch the Hitch button to view the area directly behind the vehicle to help align the vehicle’s hitch ballF with a trailer coupler .
FRONTF AND REARF PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected) . When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or 5 beeps sound (if selected) .
REAR CROSS TR AFFIC ALERTF – When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of cross-traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps (if selected) .
To turn only Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
To turn Front and Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, press the Park Assist button on the center console .
AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSISTF – Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help you park in parallel or perpendicular spaces while you follow commands and control the gear selection, acceleration and braking . The system is available when vehicle speed is below 18 mph .
1 . Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the center console . A beep sounds and a parking assist display is shown on the infotainment screen . The system will begin searching for a large enough parking space .
2 . Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed, follow the com-mands on the infotainment screen and apply the accelerator or brake as needed . The steering wheel will briefly vibrate as a reminder to remove your hands. Parking Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual .
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The Traction Select system automatically adjusts various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions .
Rotate the Driver Mode Control knob on the center console to the desired mode .
FWD Models:
Tour Snow
Tow/HaulF
AWD Models:
Tour
All-Wheel Drive Off-Road
Tow/HaulF
The AWD indicator will illuminate when an all-wheel drive mode is selected .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual .
TRACTION SELECT SYSTEM
CRUISE CONTROL
SETTING CRUISE CONTROL
1 . Press the On/Off button . The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster .
2 . When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed . The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster .
ADJUSTING CRUISE CONTROL
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press to resume a set speed . When the
system is active, press to increase speed .
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press to decrease speed .
Cancel
Press the button, or press the brake pedal, to cancel the Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from memory . The set speed is erased when Cruise Control or the vehicle ignition is turned off.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLF
The system maintains the set speed and a following gap — the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accelerating or braking automatically while you continue to steer .
Press the Following Gap button to select a following gap setting of Far, Medium, or Near . This is also the Forward Collision AlertF setting .
Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual .
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OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button twice on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .
Press the Liftgate knob (A) on the driver’s door .
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate
handle to open the liftgate .
Press the button (C) next to the pull handle to close the liftgate .
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT1 . Turn the Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position .
2 . Open the liftgate . Adjust it manually to the desired height .
3 . To save the setting, press and hold the
button (C) next to the pull handle until a beep sounds .
4 . In the 3/4 mode position, the power liftgate will open to the programmed height .
HANDS-FREE OPERATIONF
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under the rear bumper, just left of the license plate . The RKE
transmitter must be within 3 feet of the liftgate .
POWER PROGRAMMABLE LIFTGATEF
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 2–14 mph while descending a very steep incline in a forward or reverse gear .
Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center console . Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to turn on the system .
Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal or use the Cruise Control +/– buttons on the steering wheel . The adjusted speed becomes the new set speed . The symbol flashes on the instrument cluster when the system is actively apply-ing the brakes to maintain vehicle speed .
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual .
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The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pres-sures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s door latch . Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center .
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual .
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual .
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle . Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions . All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice . Copyright 2018 General Motors . All rights reserved .
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-888-881-3302 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained
advisors who are
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs .
OnStar Roadside Assistance
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, push the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button to get the help you need . An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider .
To learn more about OnStar services, push the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual .
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the GMC Owner Center . Check out personal-ized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your
service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service required) and more . Create an account today at my.gmc.com .
GMC OWNER CENTER
Download the myGMC app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, set parking information and more .
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices . Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan . Device data connection required . Visit onstar.com for more details . Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store .
MYGMC MOBILE APP
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